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Eddie Cantor

Edward "Eddie" Cantor (born Isidore Itzkowitz; January 31, 1892 – October 10, 1964) was an American comedian, actor, dancer, singer, songwriter, film producer, screenwriter and author. Cantor was one of the prominent entertainers of his era.

Some of his hits include "Makin' Whoopee", "Ida (Sweet as Apple Cider)", "If You Knew Susie", "Ma! He's Making Eyes at Me", "Mandy", "My Baby Just Cares for Me", "Margie", and "How Ya Gonna Keep 'em Down on the Farm (After They've Seen Paree)?" He also wrote a few songs, including "Merrily We Roll Along", the Merrie Melodies Warner Bros. cartoon theme.

His eye-rolling song-and-dance routines eventually led to his nickname "Banjo Eyes". In 1933, artist Frederick J. Garner caricatured Cantor with large round eyes resembling the drum-like pot of a banjo. Cantor's eyes became his trademark, often exaggerated in illustrations, and leading to his appearance on Broadway in the musical Banjo Eyes (1941).

He helped to develop the March of Dimes and is credited with coining its name. Cantor was awarded an honorary Oscar in 1956 for distinguished service to the film industry.

Birth and Death Data: Born Manhattan (borough of New York City, New York, United States), Died October 10, 1964 (Beverly Hills (city in Los Angeles County, California, United States) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1957

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, songwriter, speaker, lyricist, composer, author

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 98 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-20216 10-in. 7/12/1917 The modern maiden's prayer Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-20217 10-in. 7/12/1917 That's the kind of baby for me Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-26004 10-in. 12/29/1921 Wimmin (I've got to have 'em, that's all) Clyde Doerr Orchestra Jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor BVE-46989 10-in. 9/6/1928 Sonny boy Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-46990 10-in. 9/6/1928 It goes like this! Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-49001 10-in. 12/18/1928 Makin' whoopee! Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-49002 10-in. 12/18/1928 Hungry women Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-49688 10-in. 1/28/1929 Eddie Cantor's automobile horn song Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-49689 10-in. 1/28/1929 I faw down an' go boom! Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-51610 10-in. 4/5/1929 Hello sunshine hello Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-51611 10-in. 4/5/1929 If I give up the saxophone (Will you come back to me?) Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-57128 10-in. 10/29/1929 Does an elephant like peanuts? Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-57129 10-in. 10/29/1929 My wife is on a diet Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-57130 10-in. 10/29/1929 Eddie Cantor's tips on the stock market Eddie Cantor Comic monologue, with orchestra speaker, author  
Victor PBVE-68306 10-in. 8/23/1931 There's nothing too good for my baby Eddie Cantor ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal, songwriter  
Victor E0VB-3171 10-in. 1/30/1950 Enjoy yourself (it's later than you think) Eddie Cantor ; Henri René ; Three Beaus and a Peep Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor E0VB-3172 10-in. 1/30/1950 I love her (Oh! Oh! Oh!) Eddie Cantor ; Henri René ; Three Beaus and a Peep Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor E0VB-3922 10-in. 3/23/1950 The old piano roll blues Eddie Cantor ; Lisa Kirk ; Sammy Kaye Orchestra Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor E0VB-3923 10-in. 3/23/1950 Juke box Annie (doodle-oodle-oo) Eddie Cantor ; Lisa Kirk ; Sammy Kaye Orchestra Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor D6VB-1768 10-in. 5/8/1946 Who told you that lie Moon Maids ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D9AB-1935 10-in. 9/29/1949 I never see Maggie alone Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor D9VB-1946 10-in. 9/29/1949 Oh gee, oh gosh, oh golly i'm in love Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor D9AB-1947 10-in. 9/29/1949 The old piano roll blues Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-Test-135 10-in. 9/28/1928 Sonny boy Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor [Trial 1917-06-21-01] Not documented 6/21/1917 That's the kind of baby for me Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 98 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Cantor, Eddie," accessed December 31, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104160.

Cantor, Eddie. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 31, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104160.

"Cantor, Eddie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 31 December 2025.

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URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104160

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LCNAR: Cantor, Eddie, 1892-1964 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83046955

Wikidata: Eddie Cantor - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q350472

VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/27180183

MusicBrainz: Eddie Cantor - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/0e04e04c-bdfe-4a0e-a311-a2190bd6d72c

Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/111075 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/111075

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